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AY03 WNS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

78,134 mi
Last recorded78,134 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WNS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 78,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,633 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,417 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 73,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,671 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,206 miles

Front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2017 62,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,993 miles

front + rear number plates becoming disfigured

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,939 miles

front + rear number plates becoming disfigured

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,828 miles

rear no plate some delamination

Fail 9 Dec 2011 42,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre showing tread becoming badly perished

rear no plate some delamination

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,283 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing oddly on inner edge!

rear no plate becoming poor

rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,950 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre shows signs of perishing

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,750 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,700 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AY03 WNS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 WNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY03 WNS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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